Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 9, 2019
• Invested on: October 20, 2022

C. Michael O’Brian, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Michael O’Brian is one of British Columbia’s outstanding business and philanthropic leaders. Using his prowess gained from a successful career in the investment sector, this avid arts patron has played a significant role in the governance of a range of organizations, including the Museum of Anthropology, the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Vancouver Opera and the Emily Carr University of Art + Design. Through his eponymous family foundation, he has made transformative donations to educational institutions in his province and to the Create Change Foundation in Ghana.